Iconic Music Venue Knitting Factory to Open on Second Floor of North Hollywood’s Federal Bar
The future site of the Knitting Factory NoHo.
The Knitting Factory — Hollywood’s once-beloved venue that closed in 2009 — is returning to Southern California in early 2023. It’s welcome news for SoCal’s independent nightlife scene, which has been struggling since the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic. And there’s an added bonus for fans of the Federal Bar: Knitting Factory NoHo will be situated on the historic bar’s second floor.
Here’s what to expect at Knitting Factory NoHo: a 300-person capacity room, a patio, and open views directly on Lankershim Boulevard. There’s also a bigger and wider stage, new sound and lighting systems, and a speakeasy that’ll operate as a VIP bar and green room. The Federal Bar is also changing things up with a revamped menu that’s available to concertgoers.
Also at play is Knitting Factory Entertainment’s nationwide expansion. The company recently closed its Brooklyn outpost over the summer and is on track to open in the East Village next year.
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